Rifugio Sapienza | Hotel in Nicolosi

| 8.6 (2081 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  8 Bathrooms  27 Guests
Nicolosi Hotel | Rifugio Sapienza

Hotel in Nicolosi

Featuring a traditional restaurant, Rifugio Sapienza is just 33 feet from the cable car linking to the top of Mount Etna. This property offers a bar, free ski storage, and a shared lounge room. With free Wi-Fi, rooms include a flat-screen TV. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. Rifugio Sapienza is 2.5 mi from EtnAvventura adventure park. Nicolosi center is a 25-minute drive away.

Rifugio Sapienza is located in Nicolosi.

This 20 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, Pet Friendly, Sports/Activities, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 2081 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Nicolosi and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 20 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Nicolosi. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Rifugio Sapienza in Nicolosi is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Rifugio Sapienza”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Skiing
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Fruit
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Walking tours
  • Bike tours
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
Skiing
  • Ski storage
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski school

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: 19087031B802184, IT087031B8MX57GFQR

Reviews

Value for money:
8.14
Location:
9.59
Staff:
9.09
Facilities:
8.22
Comfort:
8.43
Cleanliness:
8.53
Janice
Feb 22, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Ideal location on Mt. Etna. Very nice staff. Food at the restaurant and cafeteria were great!
Negative: Thin walls. Older style rooms.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Economy Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Bidet, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Mountain view

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Bidet, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Mountain view

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Double Room with Terrace
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Bidet, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access

View

Sea view, City view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Bidet, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Classic Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 35 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Bidet, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Quadruple Room with Terrace
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 45 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Bidet, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access

View

Sea view, City view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 45 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Bidet, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Family Room with Terrace
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 45 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Terrace

Bathroom

Shampoo, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Shower, Bidet, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key access

View

Sea view, City view, View

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this Rifugio Sapienza pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Rifugio Sapienza?

Check-in time for Rifugio Sapienza starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Rifugio Sapienza have a swimming pool?

No, this Rifugio Sapienza does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Rifugio Sapienza?

Best-rates for the Rifugio Sapienza starts from $61 per night with includes Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Breakfast, Internet, Skiing, Restaurant, Accessibility, Business Services, Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Bar, Child Friendly, Pet Friendly with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Rifugio Sapienza a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Rifugio Sapienza wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Rifugio Sapienza is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Rifugio Sapienza?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Rifugio Sapienza indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Rifugio Sapienza?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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